NYPD Release Photos Of Man Accused Of Punching Actor On The UWS

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Police released additional photos this weekend of a man accused of sucker-punching actor Rick Moranis in the face while walking on the Upper West Side.

The incident took place on Friday as Moranis was walking south on Central Park West near West 70th Street, police said. The attacker then fled northbound on the avenue, police added.

Moranis' management and lawyers confirmed to CNN that the actor was attacked in the Upper West Side incident.

"He is fine but grateful for everyone's thoughts and well wishes," his management said in a statement to CNN.

The New York Police Department released two extra pictures over the weekend of the man wanted in connection to the attack.

Police have also put up signs with a picture of the accused attacker around the Upper West Side. There is up to a $2,500 reward for anyone with information regarding the assault.

The 67-year-old actor, best known for his roles in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and "Ghostbusters," suffered injuries to his head, back, and right hip, but was able to take himself to the hospital for treatment, according to police.

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Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @ NYPDTips.